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Billy Graham service to gather thousands under a big white tent

Details for the memorial service for Billy Graham allow him to finish the same way he started – under a large white tent in front of thousands of people. Family spokesman Mark ...

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Beloved Evangelist Billy Graham Dies

A spokesman for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is reporting that evangelist Rev. Billy Graham has died at age 99. He was at his home in North Carolina. Graham transformed American religious ...

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NFL’s Benjamin Watson says God is not a vending machine

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National Football League tight end Benjamin Watson has some harsh words for how America treats God. The 37-year-old free agent, who played last season with the Baltimore Ravens, appeared on Fox News this ...

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Readers responding to future of Metro Voice

When we were  interviewed for our cover story about our almost three decades of publishing, we knew we had the support of our friends. Little did we know how much Metro Voice ...

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New TV show again shows Christians in worst possible light

With Christianity the butt of late-night jokes and fodder for TV talk shows like The View, some may wonder why faith-based programs are all the rage this month and Spring. We may ...

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Black Panther movie set was “like church” says actress

It’s not billed as a “Christian” or “Faith-based” film but that hasn’t stopped actors in the megahit “Black Panther” from speaking out about the power of God in their lives. PJ Media ...

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Christians prevented from holding services as authorities impose fine

Xuchang, Henan — Officials imposed a hefty fine on impoverished Christians in China’s central Henan province recently, threatening their future opportunities to hold future services. The leaders of an unregistered village church ...

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Florida churches weep with hurting community

PARKLAND, Fla. (BP) — Florida Christians are reeling along with all of Florida and the nation after a gunman opened fire at a Parkland high school yesterday (Feb. 14), leaving 17 dead ...

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Hiding the cheeseburger: What are the best kids meals?

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I’m partial to a cheeseburger. I want all the adults who have ever ordered a kids meal at a restaurant to raise your hand. Yeah, I’m right there with ya. We typically ...

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ABC’s “The View” continues to mock Christians

Christianity continues to be the only religion it is cool to mock on national television. The ladies of ABC “The View” are seemingly at it once again both diving into politics and ...

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Kansas church to build its own mini-town with “nightclub”

One of the largest churches in Kansas is getting into retail and residential development with plans to build a mini-town. Central Community Church in Wichita plans to build a 280-home community on ...

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Eating while black. What Applebee’s incident can teach us

It made me very uncomfortable this week to watch the video of two black women defending themselves after being accused of theft at the Applebee’s at Independence Center. I’m not just uncomfortable ...

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Elevation Collective leads February music releases

Happy February, everyone. We made it through Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and my birthday. It looks like we get to take a quick breather before we celebrate Valentines Day. It seems at ...

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Whoopi Goldberg says VP Pence needs to show more respect to North Korea

Whoopi Goldberg is saying crazy things again. And this time it is connected to the Winter Olympics in South Korea. The co-host of The View is apparently beside herself that pro-life Vice ...

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Maame Biney: First U.S. black woman in speed skating

It’s hard to watch Maame Biney compete and not smile. After all she’s smiling, so it’s easy just to join in. Biney, the 18-year-old U.S. short-track speed skater, is making her Olympic ...

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Star of the TV show ‘The Middle’ credits God for success

“I am definitely limited in term to physicality. I could never be a football player, a wrestler, a boxer … but what God has given me in terms of being able to ...

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The past shaping the future…even in love

Books with a romance plot in the hearts of them are consistent favorites among readers. Heart of America Christian Writers Network (HACWN) member Catherine Brakefield has had some short, personal-experience stories printed, ...

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Seven human trafficking victims rescued from Joplin massage parlor

Three Joplin massage parlors are under investigation for possible human trafficking. The tip came from the business next door to one of them. Emily Furrh works with Elizabeth Turner Law Firm and shared ...

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5 Christian athletes to look for at the Olympics

Tensions with North Korea have subsided just as the opening ceremonies took place this week. After months of saber rattling North Korea ended up fielding 22 athletes who will compete with South ...

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Lift Every Voice perfect hymn for Black History Month

As we move through Black History Month we should stop and reflect on the great spirituals passed down from generation to generation. James Weldon Johnson is the author of the hymn. Here ...

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Church giving up as economy skyrockets

New research shows that churches are improving financially over 2016 as the economy continues to grow and unemployment is at record lows. About 40 percent of Protestant pastors say their churches received ...

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What would Jesus do about harassment?

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Because of sexual harassment, we had to terminate a deacon in a church I once pastored. No one wanted to do it, because he had served for 40 years, ...

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K-12 Christian School Expo Feb. 24

The Midwest Christian Education Expo returns Saturday, February 24, 2018 with private K-12 schools from across the Kansas City metropolitan area, and homeschooling organizations. This is the 20th annual event and kicks off “Christian ...

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Trump makes impassioned plea at National Prayer Breakfast

In his second appearance at the annual National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump steered clear of partisan politics and instead made an impassioned plea that the nation rely on God. “America’s a nation ...

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Dave Ramsey Answers: How much house can I afford?

Buying a home can be lots of fun. It’s exciting to see all those years of dreaming come to life in a place you can finally call your own. With so many ...

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